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Saturday 1 December 2018

Jazz Greats: Teddy Buckner (Trumpeter)

Teddy Buckner (July 16, 1909 in Sherman, Texas – September 22, 1994 in Los Angeles, California)

Dixieland music Jazz Trumpeter and Cornetist, Teddy Buckner, was known for his stints in the Jazz, Dixieland, Jump Blues and Swing Genres. His musical journey spanned from 1924 to 1981 and involved Sideman work with many (Benny Carter, Kid Ory, Sidney Bechet, T-Bone Walker and others), a 16 years run in the Jazz Band at Disneyland's New Orleans' Square and also some Acting in a few films. Please take a listen here and have a great Saturday: Save it pretty Mama and Bluin' the Blues

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Teddy_Buckner

Background information 
Birth nameJohn Edward Buckner
Also known asTeddy Buckner
BornJuly 16, 1909
ShermanTexas
OriginUnited States
DiedSeptember 22, 1994 (aged 85)
Los Angeles,California
GenresJazzDixieland,jump bluesswing
Occupation(s)Musicianactor
InstrumentsTrumpet
Years active1924–1981
Associated actsLionel Hampton,Benny Carter OrchestraT-Bone WalkerKid Ory

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